Daniyar Bostonov, the Acting Director of Kyrgyzstan's State Civil Aviation Agency (GACA), met with officials from the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport of the European Commission (DG MOVE EU) in Brussels on October 24-25. The key agenda was to discuss the potential removal of Kyrgyzstan’s airlines from the EU blacklist.
During the meeting, Bostonov presented a comprehensive report detailing the progress made in improving the country’s aviation sector. He highlighted significant advancements, including the implementation of new programs, training for inspectors, upgrading technical infrastructure, and enhancing safety procedures. Additionally, GACA submitted new regulatory documents aimed at addressing previously identified concerns.
To bolster their case, the agency provided the European side with a full set of evidence-based documentation for inclusion in the European Union's annual air safety report, which is scheduled for presentation at the European Commission's Air Safety Committee session at the end of November 2024.
The committee, composed of representatives from DG MOVE, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and civil aviation authorities from EU member states, will assess Kyrgyzstan’s progress and decide on the potential removal of the country's airlines from the blacklist.
In a further step toward compliance, GACA announced plans to request advisory assistance from EASA in preparation for an upcoming EU audit. If the European Commission grants approval, EASA inspectors may visit Kyrgyzstan as early as early 2025.
Kyrgyzstan’s airlines have faced restrictions since 2006, preventing them from operating flights to the EU. As part of ongoing efforts to enhance aviation safety, Manas International Airport, which manages 11 airports across the Central Asian republic, underwent a comprehensive audit by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) earlier this year.
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